Grand and stylish family living awaits in this magnificent as-new residence ideally positioned in one of Melbourne’s most affluent suburbs. With its enviable proximity to Melbourne’s finest schools, High Street and Cotham Road shopping, city trams, abundant parkland and walking trails, the famous Kew Junction and Balwyn cinema, this is absolute living pleasure.

A wealth of lifestyle options awaits the urbane family who step through the elegant entrance, the sublime Grey Ironbark parquetry flooring giving but a hint of what is to come; beginning with a secluded executive study with well-appointed built-in wall units and internal access to the spacious double garage.

The formal sitting room with gas log fireplace and marble mantel and light filled dining room with private terrace flow freely from either side of the generous, reception lobby and open hallway. Culminating with the expansive open plan living/kitchen zone overlooking the open alfresco entertaining area, in-ground solar heated pool and beautifully landscaped and easy to maintain English style garden which has a fully automated watering system. Look forward to delighting and impressing your family and friends with this extremely private bathing and relaxing precinct.

With its extensive Caesarstone island bench, NEF appliances including dual self-cleaning ovens (one being a combination steamer oven), induction cook top, warming drawer, rangehood as well as an Asko dishwasher and butlers pantry; the state-of-the-art kitchen will be the heart of your family’s absolute living pleasure.

An additional room accessed directly from the sheltered, alfresco area is perfect for a multitude of uses including a gymnasium, rumpus room, artists’ studio or even as a 5th bedroom.

Another generous family retreat greets the astute buyer as they reach the second level.

Palatial master bedroom suite with its luxurious double-shower ensuite and individual his-and-hers walk-in-robes are very much a parents’ own private oasis. Three additional double bedrooms, (two with walk-in robes) and a lavish main bathroom complete this superb home.

Other highly notable features include luxurious built-in wall units in all living and kitchen areas, plantation shutters, 100% luxury wool carpet with high quality underlay, 3 zone gas ducted heating and refrigerated air-conditioning, Cat5 cable and Crestron Home Automation and Entertainment System wiring, 24/7 monitored back to base alarm system which can be integrated into the home automation system, CCTV wiring (with all systems centrally located and accessible in a custom built A/V room), ducted vacuum, video intercom and cleverly hidden laundry chute. Outside 2 x 5000 litre water tanks with an automatic pump connected to both the house and the garden are discreetly located on the side of the property.

Everything the modern family needs has been considered – and included.